Tim.D 176 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Released this info at his presser after a BOG meeting in Ottawa. Looks like an attempt to keep a team in Columbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 boring...I bet guys are gonna be jumping at the opportunity for a weekend in Columbus.. Time to change it up again - this whole draft thing is played out. I don't even watch the all-star game, the only thing worth tuning in to is the skills challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 The good news is there aren't enough Blue Jackets fans to stuff the ballots and vote 4 or 5 of their players into the game. 7 Yzerfan1999, 55fan, Tim.D and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Gotta make up for lost revenue somehow. Wouldn't be surprised if its in Phoenix in 2014. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit40oz 21 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 I would definitely drive 3.5 hours down to Columbus for the fan festivities, and maybe even get some game tickets if they aren't incredibly expensive. I get that the outcome of the game doesn't really matter, but it looks like a good time that's worth such a short drive. Even if you only do the fan fest. Red Wings fans in Southeast MI have a solid opportunity to experience both the Winter Classic and the ASG in the same year. I think this s*** is 2 Hockeymom1960 and Hockeytown Red Wings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Yea but...who cares. The B.J.'s will finally get a sell out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Gotta make up for lost revenue somehow. Wouldn't be surprised if its in Phoenix in 2014. And then Atlanta 2015!.. Oh.. wait.. 4 Tim.D, 55fan, edicius and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Is Detroit ever going to host the ASG again? Last time they did was the year Joe Louis Arena opened. I wasn't even born yet. I mean, wouldn't something like that be a nice boon to the city's economy? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted January 28, 2012 Is Detroit ever going to host the ASG again? Last time they did was the year Joe Louis Arena opened. I wasn't even born yet. I mean, wouldn't something like that be a nice boon to the city's economy? Not many outside of Red Wing nation understand the magical quality of The Joe. Unless it is renovated, you probably won't see another ASG in our house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 So Rick Nash is pretty much guaranteed to be one of the captains next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Is Detroit ever going to host the ASG again? Last time they did was the year Joe Louis Arena opened. I wasn't even born yet. I mean, wouldn't something like that be a nice boon to the city's economy? Yeah, but then we'd have people thinking: boring...I bet guys are gonna be jumping at the opportunity for a weekend in Columbus.. You know, except about detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Bettman is clueless. Stop trying to force hockey down the throats of non hockey towns. What a waste. The league should be cutting 10 teams anyways and moving the good players to the rest of the teams. Talent is stretched and the NHL is not in a position to be this large. 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah, but then we'd have people thinking: You know, except about detroit. Yeah, but there's fun and interesting things to do in Detroit. Especially along the riverfront. My uncle (mom's brother) lives in Columbus and we go up there often to see him - there is f*** all to do there. Seriously. It's not that exciting a place. I can see people not that jazzed up about going to Columbus, Ohio.....but it's not like Detroit is Lincoln, Nebraska in comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 How embarrassing would it be if the host the game and don't send any players to it? Yikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 boring...I bet guys are gonna be jumping at the opportunity for a weekend in Columbus.. Time to change it up again - this whole draft thing is played out. I don't even watch the all-star game, the only thing worth tuning in to is the skills challenge. Columbus is the Paris of Ohio. Did I say Paris, I said meant to say hell of Ohio. And Ohio is the hell of America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 So what does that make Toledo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Next stop: Glendale. But, they better hurry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookalive07 251 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 So what does that make Toledo? America's anus? Either way, I'm excited because I'll be in Ohio next year for my final year of grad school. I'll try to get tickets for sure. 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah, but there's fun and interesting things to do in Detroit. Especially along the riverfront. My uncle (mom's brother) lives in Columbus and we go up there often to see him - there is f*** all to do there. Seriously. It's not that exciting a place. I can see people not that jazzed up about going to Columbus, Ohio.....but it's not like Detroit is Lincoln, Nebraska in comparison. Have you spent much time in the city, or have you been confined the suburbs? I've found most of the suburban areas in Columbus (except for a few closer to the city) to be uninteresting. However, the city neighborhoods of Short North (arts district), Arena District (where the arena is), Downtown (the capital), Brewery District, and German Village are excellent. Assuming the players stay near the arena (there are a few nice hotels, and a new Hilton under construction), there will be plenty to do for them within walking distance. Also, there is a large river park that spans much of downtown. There is a lot to do within the city of Columbus. Shoot me a PM next time you're heading to Columbus and I can give you some suggestions if you want. 1 Hockeytown Red Wings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 Typical Bettman trying to save a sinking ship, again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Columbus is a great town with a great Arena District. No it's not New York City, but calm down on the pretentiousness. Detroit is a fun city if you know where to go, but it's not exactly the tourism capital of the world itself. And you'd be surprised how many hockey fans are in Columbus if they'd ever put a decent team on the ice. Let alone how many Red Wings fans there are in the area. Anytime I wear Wings gear out someone gives me a 'Go Wings'. If you hadn't seen a Lions game before 2001 you would have thought no one in Detroit cared about football. Also, the Blue Jackets aren't going anywhere. Renegotiating of the lease to Nationwide have pretty much guaranteed the Jackets aren't going anywhere until 2039. Edited January 29, 2012 by Hockeytown Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PredsFanTheBayouState 263 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 i can't wait for nashville to get to host the ASG,the nhl said that nashville will get to host one in the future as soon as the music city convention center is complete,which should be early 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown Red Wings 245 Report post Posted January 29, 2012 i can't wait for nashville to get to host the ASG,the nhl said that nashville will get to host one in the future as soon as the music city convention center is complete,which should be early 2013. Nashville would be great too. Had a great time there this summer. Bridgestone Arena is right there on Broadway with all the bars and things to do downtown too. Saw Social Distortion there at the Ryman Auditorium (the original Grand Ole Opry), so thankfully it wasn't all country music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted January 30, 2012 hahahaha, oh Gary, you silly goose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 30, 2012 I guess he wanted to see what it looked like to have a competitive NHL team playing in Columbus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites